EMS Laboratory Instructor (Trainer Instructor I)

Title: EMS Laboratory Instructor (Trainer Instructor I)

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: See pay schedule listed in the job description

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Laboratory Instructors in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program assigned for specific class times when students require direct supervision of skills practice and/or testing. Assignments of instructors to specific stations and/or activities are made by the lead instructor for the individual course.

Regardless of the station or activity assigned, the laboratory instructor oversees the following:

1.Delivers training or retraining as necessary on skills according to the standards of the

current text, current level of the students, and the skill sheets used by the program. While individual variation in technique may be permissible, students should not receive instruction that is contradictory to what has been presented in lectures. The lead instructor will decide whether specific individual variations are permissible, subject to final determination by the Program Director and/or medical director.

2.Assuring that psychomotor and affective competency are evaluated according to the established criteria and documentation completed as needed.

3.Assuring that equipment and supplies are overseen appropriately, both for the safety of students and faculty, and for the protection of expensive resources. Any equipment damage must be reported to the lead instructor.

Supplies are to be used only for the immediate laboratory activity and not removed from the College. Equipment and supplies are to be safely stored and secured at the end of class. Used supplies are to be disposed of appropriately, including biohazards and sharps.

4.Ensures that equipment and supplies are restocked as needed.

5.Ensures that proper PPE is used as needed for the skill being taught.

6.Other duties as assigned.

7.Completing College timesheet as directed.

Compensation:

EMS Laboratory Instructor hourly rate schedule as of November 2023:

Certificate: $26.75

Associate Degree: $27.82

Bachelor's Degree: $28.89

The position is part time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.

Telework

According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.

Minimum Qualifications:

EMT, AEMT, Paramedic or RN with EMS field experience

Demonstrated experience in the field

Credentialed and Completion of at least 1 Recertification Cycle at their current level of certification

Proven academic excellence and subject matter knowledge, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or associate degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Paramedic license preferred

Educational or training experience preferred